The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction into the field of applied ethics and to develop elementary skills in applying the main ethical theories (virtue ethics, deontology, utilitarianism) to contemporary issues and practical settings. During the module students will be introduced to and engage in ethical analysis and discussion of a variety of issues in three main areas:

technological change

business, social entrepreneurship and innovation

research in the humanities and social sciences

The first two domains are arguably amongst the most significant factors shaping contemporary culture and society. The third domain is directly relevant to the students' own work: study of this domain aims to enable them to get a good understanding of ethical issues in carrying out field research in the Humanities and Social Sciences.